FAQ

How do I find information on Crossroads products?Effective March 22, 2016, StrongBox Data Solutions, Inc. has acquired the storage product business from Crossroads Systems Inc. Led by a team of storage veterans, StrongBox Data Solutions is a worldwide leader in big data storage, providing powerful solutions to many of the world’s largest corporations, governments and organizations. SDS is a pioneer in simplifying data management and reducing storage costs with revolutionary technology. SDS makes data storage simple, flexible and affordable and offers customer support that is unmatched in the industry. Visit strongboxdata.com.

How do I get support for my Crossroads product?Existing Crossroads customers can expect a continued standard of excellence and ongoing support at strongboxdata.com/support.

What will be the business focus of Crossroads going forward?Crossroads will focus on the monetization of intellectual property. The Company’s intellectual property assets are identified in two distinct categories. The first category, known as the ‘972 patent family, consists of patents and pending patents that are primarily concentrated around access controls.

The second category, known as the non-’972 patents, consists of patents and pending patents that are primarily directed to five product families: optimizing command processing, enabling interoperability, managing networks, enhancing tape libraries, and improving data systems. These patents are owned by a partnership controlled by an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group.

Where can I find information on current legal proceedings?All public disclosures can be found on the SEC’s EDGAR Website.

What is the history of Crossroads?Crossroads was founded in 1996 by a team of individuals passionate about data storage. The Austin, Texas based team of engineers grew over the years and developed some of the storage industry’s most fundamental technology related to access controls. The patents that were created went into the products Crossroads built. More than 50 companies have licensed Crossroads’ technology over the last 16 years, and we believe there are many more companies who would benefit from a licensing arrangement. We’re proud of the men and women who paved the way for the storage industry’s ability to offer customers cutting edge products and services.